Industry News

New Semi-Customizable Sterilization Cassettes and Trays Help Improve Organization, Transport, Reprocessing and Clinical Use

February 13, 2018 - Brunswick, Maine. - SteriZign Precision Technologies, provider of expertly designed, clinically optimized medical device sterilization tray systems and accessories, has launched its flagship line; Optimyz™ Standard Sterilization Cassettes and Trays. This semi-customizable line is pre-evaluated for steam sterilization and for materials compatibility. It supports the goals of device manufacturers while also being compatible with the clinical and operational requirements of end users. Click here to access the article.

January 22, 2018 - Mentor, Ohio. - STERIS announced its VERIFY All-In-One Reusable Test Pack and VERIFY Assert Self Contained Biological Indicator have each received a 2017 Innovative Technology designation from Vizient, Inc., the nation's largest member-driven health care performance improvement company. The designations are based on direct feedback from hospital experts who interacted with the VERIFY All-In-One Reusable Test Pack and VERIFY Assert Self Contained Biological Indicator at the Vizient Innovative Technology Exchange held in Denver, on September 14, 2017. Click here to access the article.

January 17, 2018 - St. Paul, Minn. - 3M announced today its submission for 510(k) clearance with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Attest™ Super Rapid System for Steam Sterilization, which will provide biological indicator (BI) results in 24 minutes. The clearance of a faster readout time for steam will continue to enhance patient safety while increasing workflow advantages for sterilization professionals. Click here to access the article.

St. Michael's Hospital Surgical Schedule Stays on Track During Major Construction with Mobile Medical Device Reprocessing Unit from STERIS

December 11, 2017 - Toronto, Canada. - When St. Michael's Hospital began a major building and renovation project, its Medical Device Reprocessing Department (MDRD) had to move out of its longtime home in the basement so its space could be modernized to meet Canadian Standards Association requirements and improve workflow. Click here to access the article.

Belintra presents the UBeTrack™: a compact and mobile storage system that saves up to 75% of corridor space and up to 33% of the total footprint of a shelving system

August 8, 2017 - Semmerzake (BE). - Optimum and organized use of available storage room gives care institutions a great economic advantage. In 2015, with the self-developed UBeFlex®, Belintra brought out a unique storage system that can be used in both sterile and non-sterile environments. Users can now make even better use of their space with the UBeTrack™ mobile storage system. Click here to access the article.

June 6, 2017 - Minneapolis and Lensahn, Germany - Key Surgical, Inc. and Interlock Medizintechnik GmbH announced today that they have merged to create one of the world’s leading providers of sterile processing and operating room supplies. Water Street Healthcare Partners, a strategic investor focused exclusively on the health care industry, led the merger of the U.S. and European providers and invested in the newly combined company. Click here to access the article.

December 15, 2016 - St. Paul, MN - Summit Medical, Inc. increased its presence and impact in the health care industry on Wednesday, Dec. 14 with the launch of its new InstruSafe® Care + Maintenance Products. The new product line, which is an extension of the InstruSafe brand that manufactures InstruSafe® Instrument Protection Trays, offers a variety of protection, cleaning and identification solutions such as assorted tip protectors, brushes and identification tapes. Click here to access the article.

Censis Technologies Launches New Website

December, 2016 - Franklin, TN - Censis Technologies announced today that they have launched a new website, www.censis.com. . The new site is focused on providing a cleaner and more interactive experience for users. The updated site introduces a new way to learn about the solutions offered in the Censis portfolio, using multiple forms of media. Click here to access the article.

August 5, 2016 - Since 1985, Advanced Endoscopy Devices (AED) has been focused on providing the highest quality endoscopy products and full service repair capabilities. We have also launched our comprehensive online shopping portal, Endoscopy Superstore, where you can purchase endoscopic instruments directly from the manufacturer. Click here to access the article.

July 1, 2016 - St. Paul, MN - 3M is excited to announce the launch of its new Attest™ Rapid Readout Biological Indicator System, which provides results for vaporized hydrogen peroxide sterilization in only four hours. This new technology will make it much easier for sterilization departments to monitor every load with a biological indicator. Click here to access the article.

May 20, 2016 - Mentor, OH - STERIS Corporation (NYSE: STE) announced results of an independent 6-month study on the implementation and effectiveness of Ultraviolet-C energy for terminal room decontamination. Abhishek Deshpande, MD, PhD, principal investigator at Cleveland Clinic, presented the findings during the spring 2016 meeting of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA). Click here to access the article.

Case Medical Named EPA Safe Choice Partner of the Year

May 5, 2016 - South Hackensack, NJ - Case Medical, Inc. today announced that it is a winner of the Safe Choice Partner of the Year Awards chosen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for this year's awards. For the second consecutive year in a row, Case Medical was recognized for outstanding achievement in the manufacture of chemicals and chemistry that are safer for patients, staff and the environment. Click here to access the article.